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POSITION AVAILABLE

MARKETING SPECIALIST
                    (PROMOTION COORDINATOR)
                         WILL AM-FM-TV
         University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign


STATIONS:  All stations provide non-commercial, public
broadcasting services and have a strong regional presence. 
WILL-TV/Channel 12 is the PBS station serving east central
Illinois, a market of 330,000 households.  WILL-AM/580, a 5,000
watt NPR station, serves much of Illinois and western Indiana
with a news and information format.  WILL-FM/90.9,
a 105,000 watt station, serves east central Illinois with
predominantly classical music programming.  AM has been on the
air since 1922, FM since 1941, TV since 1955. A new public
telecommunications center will house all three stations by June
1998. The stations are licensed to the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign.

LOCATION:  The University of Illinois is located in
Urbana-Champaign, 135 miles south of Chicago, 130 miles northeast
of St. Louis, 90 miles west of Indianapolis.  The University
setting (36,000 students) provides a rich cultural environment,
many sports and entertainment events, and a variety of
recreational facilities.  Local schools, libraries, and
shopping areas are excellent.

POSITION: Full-time twelve month academic-professional
appointment.  Employee is a member of the development department
of the Division of Broadcasting of the University of Illinois. 
Reports directly to the marketing director.  Works closely with
other members of the development department, as well as with
members of the radio and television staffs.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists marketing director in marketing to the
community the public broadcasting services provided by the
Division of Broadcasting of the University of Illinois.  Primary
activities include organizing and executing special events and
public functions; working with area organizations on station
related projects; making public appearances; writing and editing
promotional material; and coordinating media placements. Other
activities include assisting the marketing director in developing
marketing plans and conducting and interpreting market research. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Baccalaureate degree with specialization
in communications area and two years successful professional
experience in marketing or marketing-related fields required.
Must be able to project dynamic and pleasant personality in
public appearances. Must have strong communication skills,
familiarity with basic marketing concepts, working knowledge of
advertising and promotion strategy.  Experience in personal
computers, including word processing, data base and spreadsheet
software is desired.  Understanding of and strong commitment to
the goals of public broadcasting is also important.  

SALARY AND BENEFITS:  Competitive salary commensurate with
experience. Excellent benefits:  twenty-four work days paid
vacation annually, paid health insurance, paid life insurance,
ample sick leave, disability leave, university retirement system,
and other benefits.

TO APPLY:  Send a complete resume and names, addresses, and phone
numbers of three professional references to the address below. 
Receipt of application will be acknowledged. Applications should
be received no later than March 4, 1998 to ensure full
consideration. Position available as soon as possible after a
decision is made.


                    Promotion Coordinator Search Committee
                    WILL AM-FM-TV
                    Campbell Hall for Public Telecommunication
                    300 N. Goodwin Avenue
                    Urbana, IL  61801
                    (217) 333-1070


AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:  The University of Illinois
is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.   

Denise Perry                             WILL Radio
Internet: dperry@uiuc.edu                810 S. Wright St. Rm 228
Phone:  (217) 333-0850                   Urbana, IL 61801

"We're public broadcasting; we put the 'fun' in dysfunctional!" 
- PBS President Ervin Duggan